ADDITIONS

FRIDAY

Tampa, Florida–based Kemper Museum Permanent Collection artist and 2016 Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition artist Dean Mitchell joins us for an evening of exploring his portraits, which capture the spirit and essence of African American life.

The Lovely Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha and The Ice Cold Brothers of A Phi A are joining together to kick your winter holidays off right!! Meet us at the Juke House for the Winter Jam featuring DJ Hobo Tone!

SATURDAY

GOOD PEOPLE + GOOD VIBES The GLS community is based off a simple concept. Connecting like minded individuals, creating a great vibe, and living a good life. Leave your judgements and stress at the door, we encourage authentic connections around here. We're creating a community. GLS members come to see familiar faces but always leave meeting new people along the way. If you're new to Kansas City or just looking for something outside of your circle, come vibe with us.

The United Schools of Survival Kansas City will be hosting a Community Safety and Awareness Workshop. This Workshop will focus on basic safety and awareness tips that will reduce the risk of being victimized by potential attackers.

The Downtown Dazzle Urban Homes Tour returns on Saturday, Dec. 9 with more than 20 residential properties to be showcased from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including title sponsors East9 at Pickwick Plaza and four properties managed by KCLoftCentral.

Join the Black Archives of Mid-America in to commemorate the birth, life, and legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the progenitor of Black History Month and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.

Guest lecturer, Dr. Rodney D. Smith, educator and administrator at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, will share valuable insight regarding Dr. Woodson's life and explain how Dr. Woodson's teachings tie in with his current book Are We Really Crabs in a Barrel?

SUNDAY

Join us at Tapcade for our Hip Hop Movie Series. Over the next few months we'll be playing Hip Hop related movies you never got to experience in a theater. This month's movie will be hosted by Rick Maun of Intelligent Sounds. He'll be playing Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton along with his set. This is a free event. Seats are limited so come early to get a good spot.

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